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Outdoor event under a red and yellow canopy with a flower arrangement and water bottle in the foreground. A woman with dark hair in a bun, wearing a red sari, gold necklace and bangles, stands with her back to the camera, one hand raised toward the crowd. Nearby, people in white robes and white clothing stand at left. A large crowd of mostly women and girls in red and yellow clothes faces the front. A zebra-print cushion sits at the lower right. Buildings, trees, parked vehicles and a sandy ground stretch behind.

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December 22 20102010-12-22December 22 20102010-12-22Outdoor photo of a crowd gathered in a courtyard at an ashram event. In the foreground, a person in a bright red saree with a gold necklace, seen from behind, places a palm on the head of a kneeling person in white clothes. Around them, devotees in white and orange robes stand, some holding white and yellow fans or tall poles, and young women in red, maroon and purple salwar and sarees watch closely. A flower arrangement with white blossoms sits in a metal vase on a table draped with a floral cloth, beside a water bottle and a leopard-print seat cushion. A white-clad figure at left carries a yellow-bordered cloth. Buildings and parked vehicles are visible in the background.2010-12-22December 22 20102010-12-22July 07 20092009-07-07Outdoor festival photo under a white canopy at a Gurupoornima event, with a figure in a red-orange robe and orange shawl, a floral garland of green and pink flowers, and a long dark hair, extending both arms forward with palms down to bless a kneeling devotee. Behind him, a gilded throne with a silver trident and a kalasha-style brass object; devotees in white with orange shawls and garlands stand and kneel around him. Two more devotees in white with their heads lowered receive blessing in the foreground. A red carpet, flower strings and a loudspeaker are visible in the crowd area. The figure matches the a person appearance profile with long swept hair, orange-red robes, a garland and gold bangle, and is shown in a blessing posture.2009-07-07Outdoor photo under a large red and orange canopy hung with tassels and fringe, with palm trees and a thatched hut behind. In the foreground a long-haired man in orange clothing with a gold necklace raises his hand toward a young woman in a white top with a hair clip and beaded necklace. Behind them a man in orange robes, a woman in a white patterned blouse, a girl in a yellow top and several onlookers gather. A white-clad person stands near a bus at right.2008-12-24A photograph taken under a white tented pavilion at a Guru Poornima gathering. A long-haired figure in a red-orange sleeveless garment and gold armlets reaches forward to touch the forehead of a man in white clothes who kneels with palms pressed together. Around them, devotees in white, orange and saffron stand and sit closely, some with hands folded. To the left, a large ornate gold-and-red throne or seat stands beside a gold kalasha-style vessel and a golden trident, with flower garlands hanging above. A saffron flag is visible at left, and a speaker and microphone sit near the throne. The scene suggests a darshan or blessing moment. Several dozen people are visible.2009-07-07December 13 20112011-12-13July 07 20092009-07-07July 07 20092009-07-07Outdoor darshan at a large open-air gathering under palm trees with orange pennants. A figure in saffron-orange robes and an orange turban sits on a raised orange-cushioned platform, reaching out to touch the forehead of a woman in a maroon patterned top with gold bangles, her hands pressed together in namaskar. Nearby an older man in cream clothes and a bald man in dark clothes lean in with hands held out. A crowd of people in white and colourful saris and kurtas fills the background, with plastic chairs in blue and red and a white motorhome parked behind. Two girls in the foreground watch, one in a blue top and one in a yellow dress with a braid.2010-02-18